Freshman Year

• Establish a strong GPA
• Continue playing club soccer and train at the highest level possible
• Begin the college exploration process by starting to think about college preferences
• Create an email address that is used exclusively for soccer only
• Watch men’s or women’s college soccer games live or on television
• Prepare Individual Player Profile for tournament and showcase player profile books
• Focus on improving the elements of your game that need to be strengthened
• Get Fit or Stay Fit

Sophomore Year

• Continue to maintain a strong GPA
• Prepare for ACT or SAT
• Continue the College Exploration Process by researching and visiting colleges of interest
• Update Player Profile
• Send Letter of Introduction and player profile to colleges of interest before each tournament/showcase
• Organize a system of tracking correspondence with individual college coaches
• Create a list of schools that meet your college preferences
• Attend College I.D. camps at schools on your list.
• Complete Recruiting Questionnaires on individual college soccer websites
• Review NCAA Clearinghouse requirements

Junior Year

• Register for NCAA Clearinghouse and continue to send letters of interest and updated player profile prior to each tournament or event.
• Always include the schedule of tournament games, jersey numbers, and year of graduation in every email.
• Narrow your list of schools and prioritize- remember to be very realistic
• Continue to attend summer ID camps and Winter ID events for colleges of high interest only
• Engage in regular correspondence with coaches
• Watch college soccer games- either live or on TV
• Make unofficial visits to colleges of interest and meet with coaches
• Schedule and complete official visit(s)
• Take SAT and/or ACT tests
• Obtain financial aid forms online or from a guidance counselor (FAFSA forms)

Senior Year

• Check status with NCAA Clearinghouse
• Complete FAFSA forms with updated tax information
• Schedule and complete official visit(s)
• Complete college applications
• Keep coaches updated on individual achievements and team events
• Continue to train on the edge and compete at the highest level possible
• Attend College Showcases/I.D. Camps
• Stay FIT

Email your college recruiting questions to our Club Director Henry Mpagi at Henry@northalabamasc.org.